July passed in a blur, but I'm excited for August reading and I have a lot of plans! This month brings back #Battleathon from Mel @MelLenoreReads and Kylee and I will be joining the House of Snakes team this month, led into battle by Lexie @bookswithlexie and Becca @xxbeccabum! While we get a few bonus… Continue reading My August TBR
Month: July 2024
THE GOOD ONES by Polly Stewart
Thank you to Harper for the gifted copy of THE GOOD ONES by Polly Stewart! THE GOOD ONES follows the friendship between Nicola Bennett and Lauren Ballard. Nicola last saw Lauren keying a car the night before Lauren vanished from her home, with her husband and daughter left behind. Nicola has never believed the theories… Continue reading THE GOOD ONES by Polly Stewart
Monday Reading Check In
I received a gifted copy of THE VAMPIRE OF KINGS STREET by Asha Greyling from Crooked Lane Books! This book comes out on September 17! Happy Monday, lovely book friends! This was not the most productive of weekends for me, but I got to spend some good time relaxing with Kylee which was much needed.… Continue reading Monday Reading Check In
THE WEST PASSAGE by Jared Pechaček
I received a complimentary THE WEST PASSAGE by Jared Pechaček thanks to Tor Publishing Group, Macmillan Audio and Netgalley. Rating: 4 / 5Publication Date: 7/23/2024 THE WEST PASSAGE follows two main characters. After the Guardian of the West Passage dies, we follow Pell and the women of Grey Tower going through the ceremonies of her… Continue reading THE WEST PASSAGE by Jared Pechaček
LIKE MOTHER, LIKE DAUGHTER by Kimberly McCreight
I received a gifted eARC of LIKE MOTHER, LIKE DAUGHTER by Kimberly McCreight from Knopf! Publication Date: 7/30/2024Rating: 3.5 / 5 LIKE MOTHER, LIKE DAUGHTER follows mother Kat and her college aged daughter Cleo. Kat has pressured Cleo into making an appearance at home, but when Cleo shows up there is no sign of her… Continue reading LIKE MOTHER, LIKE DAUGHTER by Kimberly McCreight
THE DEAD CAT TAIL ASSASSINS by P. Djèlí Clark
I received a gifted ARC of THE DEAD CAT TAIL ASSASSINS by P. Djèlí Clark from Tordotcom Publishing. Rating: 5 / 5Publication Date: 8/6/2024 THE DEAD CAT TAIL ASSASSINS follows Eveen, one of the assassins of the title. These aren't actually cats and they don't have tails, but what they are is deadly assassins, emphasis… Continue reading THE DEAD CAT TAIL ASSASSINS by P. Djèlí Clark
THE BURNING FIRE RISES by Jeff Walker
I received a complementary copy of THE BURNING FIRE RISES by Jeff Walker for the purpose of reviewing it for #SPFBOX for the team created by Cassidy @coverswithcassidy. THE BURNING FIRE RISES by Jeff Walker is a paranormal thriller/mystery story set within our world including elements of fantasy and scifi. The story begins with John… Continue reading THE BURNING FIRE RISES by Jeff Walker
CIRCLE IN THE WATER by Marcia Muller
I received a gifted copy of CIRCLE IN THE WATER by Marcia Muller from Grand Central Publishing! Rating: 3.5 / 5 CIRCLE IN THE WATER is the 35th installment in the author's Sharon McCone series following the Private Investigator. The story is set in San Francisco, a city full of privately owned streets, many with… Continue reading CIRCLE IN THE WATER by Marcia Muller
LIZARD SKIN AND SHARPENED STEEL by Damien Larkin
I received a complementary copy of LIZARD SKIN AND SHARPENED STEEL by Damien Larkin for the purpose of reviewing it for #SPFBOX for the team created by Cassidy @coverswithcassidy. LIZARD SKIN AND SHARPENED STEEL is set in a fantasy world where an island exists where dinosaurs still rule. The Dead Mudders are a band of… Continue reading LIZARD SKIN AND SHARPENED STEEL by Damien Larkin
STILL, DARK PLACES by Christina Graves
I received a gifted copy of STILL, DARK PLACES by Christina Graves from Horrorsmith Publishing! Rating: 4.5 / 5 Pub Date: 6/25/2024 STILL, DARK PLACES primarily follows Nora. When Nora was 15, her sister was the last of seven girls to go missing in the town of Still Water. Nora was found bloodied, but alive.… Continue reading STILL, DARK PLACES by Christina Graves